Avalanche charges, Alps apres canceled, mid-size SUV’s and more. Ski touring news roundup, backcountry information for October 2020.

Skiing in Alaska often conjures images of big lines on big skis. Emily Sullivan and Alex Lee discuss the merits of skinny skis in big mountain country.

The Power of Four and Power of Two ski mountaineering races are the real deal. M gives the play by play, right from the skin track.

February ski touring news and opinion, airbag packs making air pocket, skimo race victories, avalanche safety, bighorn sheep and more.

Ski mountaineering racing is painful, gear intensive and dominated by men in spandex. But here’s why you should try it.

Two first time Grand Traverse partners trained for months. But on race night, one discovers compassion, not physical fitness, would get her to Aspen.